Black Coral Pea (Kennedia nigricans) - Seeds
€2,60
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Black Coral Pea (Kennedia nigricans) - Seeds
€2,60
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An absolute botanical rarity and a rapid climber, boasting one of the rarest flower colors in the plant world: Kennedia nigricans, also known as Black Coral Pea, originally comes from southwest Australia. This evergreen, vigorous climbing plant immediately catches the eye with its deep black-violet, almost pitch-black flowers adorned with a bright yellow spot. If you are looking for a spectacular greening plant for your trellis in a pot or conservatory, this exotic plant is an absolute bullseye.
Scope of delivery: 10 seeds each
Sowing at a glance
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Preparation: Roughen the extremely hard seed coat slightly with fine sandpaper and then pre-soak the seeds in lukewarm water for about 24 hours.
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Sowing depth: approx. 1 centimeter (cover with soil).
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Germination temperature: Constant 20 to 25 degrees Celsius.
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Germination time: Usually 2 to 4 weeks.
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Substrate: Well-draining seed compost (preferably mixed with a little perlite or sand); always keep slightly moist, but never wet.
Growth habit and spectacular flowers
The Black Coral Pea is an extremely vigorous climbing plant. It quickly winds its way up a suitable climbing aid (trellis, grid, or obelisk) and forms a dense canopy of dark green, tripartite leaves. From spring to summer, countless nectar-rich butterfly-like flowers appear. The strong contrast between the almost pure black and the vibrant yellow is a fascinating spectacle that is truly unparalleled in the plant kingdom.
Location and proper care
This Australian climber loves a full sun to lightly partial shade, warm location. The plant has no extreme demands on the substrate, but a loose, very well-draining mixture (for example, with the addition of some pumice or perlite) is ideal, as it - like so many exotic plants - is very sensitive to waterlogging. During the growth and flowering period in summer, you should water it regularly. However, the top layer of soil can dry out slightly between waterings.
Frost hardiness and safe overwintering
Like most Australian beauties, Kennedia nigricans is absolutely not winter-hardy in our latitudes. As soon as the nights get cooler in autumn and there is a risk of frost, the potted plant must be moved to a frost-free quarter. It overwinters best in a very bright, cool place at about 5 to 10 degrees Celsius (a cold conservatory or a large, cool stairwell is ideal). During this winter dormancy, watering is significantly reduced, but the root ball must never dry out completely. In spring, before new shoots appear, it can easily tolerate generous pruning if necessary to prevent it from getting old and to keep it nicely bushy.